This could be the final season at Manchester City for the club’s workhorse | OneFootball

This summer, a host of club legends left Manchester City. Kevin De Bruyne, Ederson, Kyle Walker and Ilkay Gundogan all departed the club. Their departures signify the end of one era at City, and the beginning of another. One club legend who stayed for the 25/26 season was Bernardo Silva. Bernardo Silva is his club’s captain for this season. His status as captain shows how highly he is regarded at Manchester City. But Bernardo is also in the final year of his contract. He has now been linked with a potential move to Benfica at the end of this season.

If this is to be Bernardo Silva’s final season at Manchester City, rest assured, he will do all he can to lead the club back to the top of the Premier League.

Benfica are making their move to bring Bernardo Silva home.

Portuguese publication Record, has reported that Benfica are eager to sign Bernardo Silva at the end of the 25/26 season. Furthermore, it is reported that Benfica presidential candidate João Noronha Lopes wants to bring Bernardo Silva home as a marquee signing. It is also reported that a contract with Benfica has already been drafted for Bernardo to sign on January 1st. The Portuguese international is eligible to negotiate with clubs over a potential move once he enters the final six months of his current contract.

If this is his last season at Manchester City, Bernardo Silva will give his all.

One thing that can never be questioned about Bernardo Silva is his commitment. He has always given his all to the cause and will continue to do so. As Manchester City’s captain, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Bernardo go up a gear as a leader and a player. He remains one of the most driven players at the club. If Manchester City’s new players can follow Bernardo’s lead, there will be an exciting future ahead for Manchester City.

No one can begrudge Bernardo Silva the opportunity to return to Benfica to finish his career. He’s more than earned that right. There is a lot of water to go under that particular bridge, but it wouldn’t be a surprise to be saying goodbye to another Manchester City legend at the end of the 25/26 season.